2009 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · SE03 AKE
2009 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 196,290 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE03 AKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 196,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE03 AKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Land Rover Discovery (SE03 AKE) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
SE03 AKE Mileage History
- 21/09/2023177,735 mi
- 30/09/2024187,782 mi+10,047 mi
- 01/10/2024187,782 mi
- 26/09/2025196,287 mi+8,505 mi
- 01/10/2025196,290 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 3 (L319)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electronic Parking Brake FailureModerate
The internal gears of the EPB module strip, causing it to jam or screech.
- Air Suspension Compressor and Bag FailuresSerious
The air suspension system suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, and leaking valves. The compressor overworks when bags leak and eventually fails.
- EGR Valve Clogging and DPF BlockageModerate
EGR valves clog with soot causing limp mode, power loss and black smoke. The DPF blocks if the vehicle is mainly driven on short urban trips without motorway regeneration runs.
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